'The right thing to do' | Key explains Root captaincy decision over Brook

Sky Sports Football Thursday 11 June 2026, 14:00 UTC 1 min read

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England managing director Rob Key explains why it was 'the right thing to do' in giving Joe Root the Test captaincy over vice-captain Harry Brook.

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